Motorists beware, grandmothers can kill you!

Discussion

September 12, 2012

Motorists beware, grandmothers can kill you!

Anonymous Rushville Republican The Rushville Republican Wed Sep 12, 2012, 10:46 AM EDT

RUSHVILLE — Dear Editor:

At about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, I stopped for a red light at the intersection of South Main and Water Street in Rushville. I was heading north, returning from a visit to Greensburg and Westport. I was riding a motorcycle, although that has no bearing on this story.

Across from me was a white sedan, headed south, also stopped for the red light. The car was driven by a nice looking lady of perhaps middle age and she had a passenger who would fit the same description.

Everything was just fine up to this point, right?

When the light turned green, the lady immediately whipped a left turn directly across in front of me. In my mirror, I saw that immediately upon entering Water Street, she executed another abrupt across-lane left turn into the Admiral gas station.

Fortunately for her undoubtedly lady-like ears, she had her windows rolled up so did not hear any "colorful" language. Me being very busy at the moment, gestures were out of the question.

Interestingly, I had viewed a similar "left turn" situation about a half hour before at the dangerous intersection in Greensburg where Lincoln enters the bypass. In that instance, a younger woman driving a pickup truck and exiting the Greensburg Crossing shopping center near Burger King, waited until the light turned green then popped a left turn trying to head north. Of course there was traffic coming straight across the busy intersection, which she drove right in front of. There was considerable squealing of tires and slewing to one side or another by the oncoming vehicles whose space was being invaded. I was behind the malefactor in this traffic blunder, so was not personally endangered.

The lady driving the white sedan on South Main Street in Rushville, who could have killed me had I made a slightly quicker start at the changing of the light, is probably a cherished mother; more than likely an adored grandmother; a lady who is undoubtedly beloved by many.

She is also a mortal menace behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

Otherwise it was a fine day. I hope your day was fine, too. By the way, when operating a vehicle, also keep a keen eye on grandpas, young men and women, cell phone users, texters, eaters and so forth. In other words, everyone.

They are all potentially deadly.

Best regards,

Norm Voiles

Resident of Rush County; native of Decatur County

normvoiles@frontier.com

P.S. During the afternoon I had visited three southern Decatur cemeteries in the company of my friend and long-time Daily News columnist, Pat Smith. I consider cemeteries to be marvelous records of local history. I enjoy visiting them, but I'm not quite ready to become a permanent resident. ndv

Text Only

Letters to the Editor

Library should be county-wide
Dear Editor:
I read with interest Paul Barada’s column proposing that the Rushville Library should become a county facility.
Way back in 1990, shortly after I became publisher of the Rushville Republican, I approached the director of the library, informing her that I wished to put the entire resources of the local newspaper behind a drive to convert the city library to a county library.

May 22, 2013
RCCF thanks local business
Letter to the Editor:
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the annual Rush County Community Foundation day at Stagg’s Dairy Treats and Restaurant on Sunday, May 5.

May 21, 2013
A grateful heart
Dear Editor:
The family of Johnny R. Tompkins would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ann Moster and Moster Mortuary for their caring and loving support in the midst of our grief and graciously assisting us with arrangements of a wonderful celebration of life for Johnny.

May 7, 2013
RPL fundraising off to good start
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Rushville Public Library, the board of trustees extends its thanks to all who supported our recent kickoff of the capital campaign, “It’s Overdue, Renew.”

May 7, 2013
Arc appreciation
Dear Editor:
The Arc of Rush County recently held a dance for Benjamin Rush students.

May 7, 2013
Class Of ’63 Reunion Committee looks for classmates
As the Rushville High School Class of 1963, continues plans for their 50th reunion, organizers are seeking the assistance of the public in locating several classmates who are listed as “lost.”

May 3, 2013
RCVA thanks BP/DOCS
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Rush County Victims Assistance, Inc. Board of Directors, this letter is to publicly acknowledge and sincerely thank local BP DOCS Shops and BP Products North America, Inc. for the third and final installment of a grant approved in 2011 to support local organizations in the community where they do business.

April 23, 2013
Giving thanks
Dear Editor:
We want to say a special thanks to the American Legion for the room and the use of everything and a special thanks to Kenny Walker for supplying the food extras and also everyone who brought food.

April 17, 2013
Thanks
Dear Editor:
Thanks to my family and friends for all the care, prayers, calls, flowers, cards, gifts, food and visits during my illness, surgery and recuperation. Thanks also to Rush Memorial and the Home Health Care Team.

April 17, 2013
Multiple acts of kindness don’t go unnoticed
Dear Editor:
My son Josh goes to Milroy Elementary. He is my special boy who is autistic. He is also the Salvation Army’s bell ringer with a big heart.

April 10, 2013
More Letters to the Editor Headlines

Letters to the Editor

Search Results

Discussion

Motorists beware, grandmothers can kill you!

Site Map

Contact Us